A Dad’s Path After Divorce Is Hard and Lonely
I lost everything in that moment. I lost my fighting spirit. I agreed to the Standard Possession Order (SPO) schedule and I agreed to let my wife be the custodial parent.
Single Dad 2 – Vindictive Ex-Wife 0
What you can do, is support your kids with all of your heart and mind. And, in this case, when the other parent poops out and is too self-absorbed, you can step in and be the solid presence in your kids' lives.
Becoming a Happy Single Dad: Divorce Recovery Strategies
1. Focus on yourself and your health/ 2. Give your kids 110% of your available attention / 3. Shutdown the angry communications with your ex
And… She’s Gone – A Tale of Loss, Love, and Being a Single Parent
My influence, now removed, will probably not be missed as they embark on the new adventure, VT, and starting 6th grade. I love you. I will never stop.
Fathers and Sons: Reaching For Love
A good father would've made a big difference in my life. As a father, I have always strived to be a good father, even when the decisions were not always what I wanted.
Bleed on Everyone: Single Parents and Their Struggles
In other words, 2 of the 5 people involved in our family system don't drink or smoke pot. That's a start.
Addicted to Big Feelings: Triggering Ourselves
I don't want to be an exhausted artist any more than I want to be a starving artist. Both are contraindications to happiness.
Positive Parenting Outline: Birth to Teens to Launch
I'm happy. I'm proud. And I'm grateful for the divorce, 13 years ago, that allowed me to grow into the dad I am now.